Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Mushroom risotto

4 cups chicken broth, divided
0.5 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
0.5 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 shallots, diced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Warm broth in a pot
Saute mushrooms until soft, about 3 min
Keep mushrooms and juices in a bowl
Fry shallots
Add in the rice, stir to coat with oil, fry till slightly golden
Add wine, stir till all absorbed
Add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, till rice is al dente, about 15-20min, keep stirring
Risotto should be wet but not like porridge, rice should resist slightly to the tooth but not be hard in the center
Remove from heat, and stir in mushrooms with their liquid, butter, chives, and parmesan.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, I didn't need any salt because chicken broth is salted

Pumpkin kale pork stew

2 lb sweet pumpkin, peeled and cubed
0.5 lb pork shoulder/ boneless pork loin, 1 inch cubes
1 bunch kale (4 cups), chopped

Brown the pork in a pan
Add 1/2 cup cooking wine
Add 1 bowl water, boil and turn to medium heat, put the lid on and simmer for at least 20min
Add in pumpkin and simmer for at least 30min
Add more water if necessary
Add in kale and simmer for at least 15min
Season with salt and pepper